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2027 Best Value Central & Eastern European Studies Schools

12 Colleges in the United States
$18,597 Avg Student Debt
$83,980 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Central & Eastern European Studies Badge [Central & Eastern European Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/area-studies/central-and-eastern-european-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools to find the best return on investment for central & eastern european studies students.

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Finding the Best Value Central & Eastern European Studies School for You

The central & eastern european studies program you select can have a big impact on your finances and your future. That is why we developed our Best Value Central & Eastern European Studies Schools ranking. It weighs the cost of a degree against the outcomes graduates go on to achieve, so you can find the strongest return on your investment.

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2027 Best Value Central & Eastern European Studies Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in central & eastern european studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Central & Eastern European Studies Schools

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Leading the list is University Of California San Diego, our #1 best value for central & eastern european studies in the United States. Set in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,788 in tuition and fees, compared with $47,676 for out-of-state students. Central & Eastern European Studies graduates carry a median of $11,300 in student loans. Central & Eastern European Studies graduates of University Of California San Diego earn a median of $60,797 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.

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Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Stanford University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value central & eastern european studies schools. Set in the suburb of Stanford, Stanford University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $65,910. Central & Eastern European Studies graduates carry a median of $10,492 in student loans. Central & Eastern European Studies graduates of Stanford University earn a median of $100,827 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,492 median debt. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Washington Seattle Campus one of the best values for central & eastern european studies. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,973 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Students borrow a median of $14,922 to complete the central & eastern european studies program here. Central & Eastern European Studies graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $65,681 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,922 median debt. University Of Washington Seattle Campus admits about 39% of applicants.

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Arizona State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value central & eastern european studies schools. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,223 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Students borrow a median of $21,842 to complete the central & eastern european studies program here. Early-career central & eastern european studies graduates make about $55,876. That is a strong return on a $21,842 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in central & eastern european studies will find it at University Of Wisconsin Madison, which ranked #5. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Typical student debt for central & eastern european studies graduates is $20,850. Early-career central & eastern european studies graduates make about $59,877. That is a strong return on a $20,850 median debt. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University earned the #6 position for value in central & eastern european studies this year. Set in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,676. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete the central & eastern european studies program here. Early-career central & eastern european studies graduates make about $95,207. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Harvard University admits about 4% of applicants.

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Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value central & eastern european studies schools. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Students from in state pay about $70,517 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for central & eastern european studies graduates is $22,486. Soon after graduation, central & eastern european studies degree recipients from Columbia University In The City Of New York generally make around $86,770. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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Smith College
Northampton, MA

Smith College earned the #8 position for value in central & eastern european studies this year. Located in the city of Northampton, Smith College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $65,178 in tuition and fees. Central & Eastern European Studies graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, central & eastern european studies degree recipients from Smith College generally make around $29,878. That is a strong return on a $19,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 21%.

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Miami University Oxford landed the #9 spot for central & eastern european studies value this year. Miami University Oxford is a very large public school located in the town of Oxford. In-state tuition and fees average $17,519, with out-of-state students paying around $38,965. Students borrow a median of $20,552 to complete the central & eastern european studies program here. Early-career central & eastern european studies graduates make about $50,637. Set against $20,552 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 75%.

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earned the #10 position for value in central & eastern european studies this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,926, with out-of-state students paying around $41,430. Typical student debt for central & eastern european studies graduates is $24,958. Soon after graduation, central & eastern european studies degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus generally make around $56,926. That is a strong return on a $24,958 median debt. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus admits about 58% of applicants.

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Trinity College
Hartford, CT

Trinity College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value central & eastern european studies schools. Located in the city of Hartford, Trinity College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,770. Central & Eastern European Studies graduates carry a median of $23,667 in student loans. Soon after graduation, central & eastern european studies degree recipients from Trinity College generally make around $52,927. That is a strong return on a $23,667 median debt. The acceptance rate is 29%.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value central & eastern european studies schools. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Students from in state pay about $68,089 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $16,483 to complete the central & eastern european studies program here. Central & Eastern European Studies graduates of Georgetown University earn a median of $64,851 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,483 median debt. Georgetown University admits about 13% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 12 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 ranked schools only.

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